Dracula's Pov
After my less then welcomed talk with Mary, the interest in the movie was gone. It was played again at a later time anyway, and maybe Stasis would watch the whole thing with me like I was hoping. Strange being truly immortal like me, just how different she is. This fascinated me. From the moment I met her, if I was not after Mary, I'd want to explore the fascination. Getting in my way did not damper that, and I knew she could not be a bride. Never could I have her as anything but a challenger. Until now, but we both have eternity in our hearts. If she does not fall for me right away, after some time, she will yearn for someone like herself as I did. Like herself, but not.
I did not need to worry about bathing so often except to mask the smell of death and blood that inevitably comes with being a vampire. I remembered seeing a clothing store a few buildings down from the hotel, the hotel shop itself didn't have a large selection. It was a risk with Simon lurking about, but she would appreciate it, needed it. The clothes I wore, I stole off some of the men on the plane are starting to smell of their death. They suit me well enough, but they will cause me to stand out once the festivities end as well. Besides, do to my charm, I already get enough attention.
The television was left one so as not to alarm Anastasis as I slipped out the door and down the hall. The eyes of hotel staff and guests a like followed me out and down the street to the store. No pesky vampire hunter to be found! If he was around, he only needed to look for the turning heads and aroused people. Men and women alike approach me asking me to get drinks or just to find a more private location. Nights ago I would have agreed to everyone! Tonight, I gave my "I don't drink," and or I ignored them full on.
The store fit Anastasis style well, and the prices were decent. After picking out some outfits for both of us, I went to pay. I had lots of cash. I took off the hands of my victims, making a habit of leaving coins. The sound of them clanging gives me head aches. Tossed some bills on the register after the eight times the idiot tried flirting with me, I ran out. Helpful as they were finding clothes for Stasis and I, I know I could not stand if they told me one more time how my ass or chest would look in certain clothes!
My thoughts wandered as I left the store and stood outside, enjoying the moonlight. What I would have given for it to be Anastasis or Mary flirting like that! If things were different, and Mary was mine, she could be here in this store with him, trying on outfits, stating down the salesperson. But, he had been told he was a monster, and he chose to act like one and romance later. Anastasis was right. it was not the best approach, but she would have run no matter what. It's not my fault I feel a need to chase. After their chat, she seemed calmer, and maybe there was a chance. I'm not sure I'd. I want to take it that chance again. Especially with Stasis forced to be in close proximity to him.
If Anastasis was interested, this shopping trip would have been the next day in her hand washed clothes after he thoroughly fucked her in that shower. Maybe that large bed with her wings spread out for him to touch, along with other things. His own holy angel to do unholy things too. Of course she wasn't really an angel or no amount of chances for sex would be enough. But the door was locked to her shower and she made it clear I was not welcome. Part if me knew I also left the hotel to stop myself from ignoring that lock. I have eternity with her and it would only be better with suspense. I have searched for centeries for a soul born like my own. Someone who could understand me like no other. Who can see the man and the beast. Anastasis does, Anastasis is.
A breeze snapped me from my thoughts as I looked around. It was later evening and the streets were even more crowded. To avoid being spotted I used my power to speed through too the hotel. Once I stopped at the door I startled an elderly woman. No need to harm her as she already was enthralled asking if I could help her too her room. Her husband did not think it was such a great idea of course.
Laugh to myself through the lobby a familiar scent. Worse than Simon...Guardians! Listening carefully, they were checking in, even better! Interesting...one tall young man is a half blood. The other, a priest, had venom but was not yet fully turned. So many monsters in an order dedicated to hunting them! No doubt here for me...
My mind immediately went to Anastasis. We are both in danger if we stay. Damn Mary too, being born of my blood and Stasis, unknown to Mary, made her a day walker. The half blood looked in my direction, nodded and gestured for me to go. Lawrence Stoker! Wonder I didn't recognize him. With a nod back I speed back to the room.